Chapter 45

Suddenly Leo didn't feel like defending himself again. To hell with the company. To hell with all of them. When had he ever won against Rosa? She was always one step ahead of him. Maybe he doesn't deserve the company, Paige, any of it. 

His sudden withdrawal brought about a moment of reflection and both Carlo and Flavia began to have doubts in his favor. And in that silence, a gentle voice spoke out. 

 "I believe him." Leo looked up, it was Paige. 

"You believe him in what? Try to be a little more clear *bambina-child*." Carlo quipped. 

"I believe him when he said Lolita threw herself on him." 

"How so, my dear. Is there something you know?" Flavia asked. 

Paige nodded her head. "Back in California, women were always after Leonardo because of his money and status, and they did do anything to get what they want. On one occasion one had even stripped herself naked because she wanted me to find her like that so I wi